
The Defender (Studio One)
The Defender (Studio One)
Release: 1957-02-25·Runtime: 101m·★ 7.2
DramaTV Movie
The pilot for the television series, "The Defenders." The story of Walter and Kenneth Pearson, a father-and-son legal team. Broadcast as two segments of "Studio One," the story relates how the Pearsons defend a young man accused of killing a woman during a robbery attempt.
Cast
Betty Furnessas Self / Commercial Spokeswoman
Irene Kaneas Courtroom Observer
Martin Balsamas Francis Toohey
Arthur Storchas Seymour Miller
Dolores Suttonas Norma Lane
Michael Higgsas Sergeant James Sheeley
Florence Stanleyas Courtroom Spectator
Steve McQueenas Joseph Gordon
David J. Stewartas Dr. Victor Wallach
Iggie Wolfingtonas Court Clerk
Milton Selzeras 2nd Guard
Rudy Bondas Peter D'Agostino
Ed Asneras Juror (uncredited)
Joby Bakeras Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Robert Morrisas Anthony Carmonada (uncredited)
Ralph Bellamyas Walter Preston
Ian Wolfeas Judge Marsala
Eileen Ryanas Betsy Fuller
John McGovernas Dr. Horace Bell
Vivian Nathanas Mrs. Gordon
William Shatneras Kenneth Preston
Russell Hardieas First Guard
Rosetta LeNoireas Mary Ellen Bailey
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